The-T Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Where could I buy Aluminium -325 mesh spherical or some similair? Any online stores that sell it? I just cant find it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tentacles Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 This is a very easy to find product, have you looked through the supplier reviews? Or the Agora? Try Skylighter if you're not willing to search, I know there are several places in the supplier reviews with lower prices, but it seems to me like you haven't even started to look yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senz Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Google is a wonderful thing. use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-T Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) Well i havent looked much actually, But thanks for the info, I'll take a look. Edited August 19, 2008 by The-T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkerthepyro Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I knew it! Aluminum is pretty easy to come by, in the U.S. anyways. It's just a matter of taking a look. But here are a few sites that may help you:skylighter.comcheap-chemicals.com (google it, not sure of exact html)and many many more...Or you could take the alternative route and make it yourself as I did when I first needed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumbles Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Making your own Al is really only suitible for two things. A very coarse large flake firefly type of Al, and flash grade Al. He's not interested in flash powder, or so it seems. If you have a boating shop around they may carry it. It is West Systems #420. It's marketed as an epoxy filler, but the perfect size and shape for glitter. http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/store...mp;ci_sku=28514 Kinda expensive there, but I've seen it down around $7 elsewhere, thought that was a while ago. I have some of this. EXCELLENT stuff. http://cgi.ebay.com/5-Pounds-Atomized-Alum...id=p3286.c0.m14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyro55 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Making your own Al is really only suitible for two things. A very coarse large flake firefly type of Al, and flash grade Al. He's not interested in flash powder, or so it seems. If you have a boating shop around they may carry it. It is West Systems #420. It's marketed as an epoxy filler, but the perfect size and shape for glitter. http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/store...mp;ci_sku=28514 Kinda expensive there, but I've seen it down around $7 elsewhere, thought that was a while ago. I have some of this. EXCELLENT stuff. http://cgi.ebay.com/5-Pounds-Atomized-Alum...id=p3286.c0.m14Thanks for the good report on the ebay powder. I bought 10 pounds of it along with some Fe2O3.I haven't had a chance to try either of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skai Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Ah, you're playing with thermite then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankie Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I find the best and often cheapest sources are ceramics/pottery/craft stores. It is used in cold casting (which is where an epoxy glue is mixed with the Al powder and poured into a mould to give the effect of a solid metal sculpture.) The mesh size varies from 200-300 mesh and are generally atomized, although some is granular, If you are using this for glitter stars all of those will work. Also another much cheaper source is a metal powder supplier, No doubt there is one where you live but if you cant find one and dont mind shipping it overseas AMPS is a great supplier. 2.5kg of 200 mesh granular Al powder cost me $40AuD plus $10 postage. Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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